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R919 HAT

1997 Yamaha XVS650

Black Petrol 649cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

11,623 mi
Last recorded11,623 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Yamaha XVS65016,314 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 HAT
MakeYamaha
ModelXVS650
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine649cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 11,623 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 11,416 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2025 11,416 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 11,126 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 10,797 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 10,566 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 10,273 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 10,137 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 9,835 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 9,738 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 9,731 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 9,533 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 8,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Yamaha XVS650?

Based on 54,625 MOT tests across 4,735 vehicles.

87.1%
Pass Rate
487
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
4,735
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 619
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 250
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 188
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 171
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 161
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R919 HAT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650 in Black with a 649cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha XVS650 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 16,314 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha XVS650 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 619 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R919 HAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha XVS650 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha XVS650 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R919 HAT registered?

R919 HAT is a 1997 Yamaha XVS650, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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